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    I watched the pistol and tank episodes last night...

    I watched the pistol and tank episodes last night as well, and I have to say, when they fired that M10 Hellcat tank destroyer, it may well have been the 1st time I ever saw the Gunny speechless!!! ...
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    Yeah, I'd say that is about the range I'm seeing....

    Yeah, I'd say that is about the range I'm seeing. And I would say this one is towards the upper end due to so few, if any, rounds through it, the folding stock, and the specially-designed sight...
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    I can see where those figgers could be right for...

    I can see where those figgers could be right for the FNC, but for the Sporter...dunno.. I am pretty sure the auto-sear won't fit the Sporter, only the FNC. AS I am NO FAL expert, please correct me...
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    OK, OK...it's NOT an FNFAL, but...

    it is an FN Herstal ".223 Rem. Sporter".

    https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2009/07/fn_fnc1-1.jpg
    https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2009/07/fn_fnc2-1.jpg...
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    Got my CMP .30M1 on Monday - ordered it around...

    Got my CMP .30M1 on Monday - ordered it around the middle of March. Just happy to have it....
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    From the FL panhandle...

    What's a "basement"?!:dunno:
  7. Thanks to Tony-in-NH...

    that link to another forum discussing the same topic led to a link to the actual story: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i3-6vvGnEiSGwzvcTDAYeggW6KzAD98Q2RF00

    It's crazy!

    (As...
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    65 Years ado today (tonight?)...

    One of my favorite moments in WWII occurred on this date 65 years ago. The Battle of the Philippine Sea. June 19-20, 1944. Aircraft returning to the fleet after a late a'noon attack on the retiring...
  9. I started with the Ruger, which was accurate...

    I started with the Ruger, which was accurate enough but after I learned what a 'good' trigger felt like, the Ruger just never satisfied again. Then used a Colt Woodsman - again, quite accurate, but...
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    I've found that keeping some sort of "gun-sock"...

    I've found that keeping some sort of "gun-sock" on the rifles in the safe helps reduce the hazards of accidental dings, dents, bruises, contusions, and worse...

    I bought 2 dozen Browning VCI...
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    I was at the Creighton Rd. Wal-Mart yesterday -...

    I was at the Creighton Rd. Wal-Mart yesterday - lots of .40S&W and 9mm in the center of the sporting goods kiosk. "Some" .45, also - Blazer, I think.
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    Patriot Safes

    After I researched many of the available gun safes, this is where I ended up:

    http://www.patriotsafe.com/products.html

    They have three models that are rated at the number of firearms you want...
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    Give the man a seegar!! Right you are, of...

    Give the man a seegar!! Right you are, of course. Around 2000, the Navy developed and put into use a 5"/62 caliber gun.

    This is something most always a sure bet to win you a beer - most will...
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    At least you took a shot at it!! But, sorry...

    At least you took a shot at it!! But, sorry...
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    Trivia Question

    OK...let's stir it up: What was the largest caliber gun IN COMMON USE in the USN up until c.2000?:dunno:
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    I had friends aboard the Pueblo - I was stationed...

    I had friends aboard the Pueblo - I was stationed just north of Bellingham, WA when they were captured. I was on duty that a'noon and night and I can positively assure you that the Pueblo never...
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    Looks like yes on both counts...

    a C-119 Flying Boxcar, alright:

    http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=379

    and a P-80/F-80 (AAF/USAF designations):
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    Or if the setting is to remove the cookies at the...

    Or if the setting is to remove the cookies at the end of each session...
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    Currently: Yes - 94% No - 6% ...

    Currently:

    Yes - 94%
    No - 6%

    http://www.parade.com/news/intelligence-report/archive/despite-recent-violence-gun-laws-are-softening.html
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    Aleutians, eh? Attu, Adak, Dutch Harbor? I was...

    Aleutians, eh? Attu, Adak, Dutch Harbor? I was on Attu for a brief layover in '83 ("It's not the end of the world, but you can see it from here.", and, yes, you CAN see Siberia on a clear day!) -...
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    Our 'local' gun shows (within 100 mile radius)...

    Our 'local' gun shows (within 100 mile radius) aren't worth attending - yet I always go "just in case" something like your finds should appear. Bad news is I always work Saturdays, so I have to miss...
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    Aerial M4

    I was watching that one, too - got too rich for my blood - $259!!

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150345899276
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    2Good2BeTrue?

    Whattaya think - can there still be some out there this nice - and is this one of them?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370210858944
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    http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/culvert.asp
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    Compare the CMP requirements...

    with those for President of the United States!! Probably just as well that it's harder to buy a gun - I wouldn't want one in the Kenyan's hands, anyway!:help:
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